Hailed as one of the greatest rock vocalists Great Britain ever produced, S… Read Full Bio ↴Hailed as one of the greatest rock vocalists Great Britain ever produced, Steve Marriott (30 January 1947 - 20 April 1991) was self-taught and considered a child prodigy. At the age of twelve he already sang and played guitar and harmonica in bands. He rose to fame with his bands Small Faces and Humble Pie. Steve Marriott was known for his unique piercing high pitched voice and his aggressive guitar-playing.

From his early days with the Small Faces, through his greatest Humble Pie years, and into his final phase as the focus of a bewildering array of short lived lineups, Marriott may have lacked focus and fixed direction, perhaps due to a need to reinvent himself from time to time, but he never failed to impress and please with his energy, ability and pure sense of fun. The measure of the man must be in the artists whom he brought together around him over the years.

While high energy rock was the mainstay of his live work, his repertoire also showed him to be at home singing soul standards, ballads and even occasional country numbers. He remained true to the rock ethos however, preferring not to go down the establishment path in his later years as others had successfully done before him. Anyone with an interest in high energy good time rock performed by a highly skilled and talented performer should take a look into the Marriott bag and let their ears glow. He is still sorely missed by the music scene and will never be replaced.

Soldier
Steve Marriott Lyrics

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I am a little tin soldier that wants to jump into your fire
You are a look in your eye
A dream passing by in the sky
I don't understand
And all I need is treat me like a man
I ain't no child
Take me like I am
I got to know that I belong to you

Do anything that you want to do
Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you

I don't need no aggravation
I just got to make you
I just got to make you my occupation, oh yeah (I got to know that I belong to you)
(Do anything that you want to do)
(Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you)

Sing to you
All I need is your whispered hello
Smiles melting the snow, nothing heard
Your eyes, they're deeper than time
Say a love that won't rhyme without words
Now I've lost my way
I need help to show me things to say
Give me your love before mine fades away, yeah, baby
(I got to know that I belong to you)
(Do anything that you want to do)
(Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you)

Sing to you oh, no, no
Yeah, yeah
I just want some reaction

Someone to give me satisfaction
All I want to do is stick with you, because I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Marriott's "Tin Soldier" convey a message of love, longing, and devotion. The singer is expressing his desire to be accepted by his lover and to belong to her completely. He compares himself to a little tin soldier that wants to jump into her fire, signifying his passion and willingness to take risks for her. He acknowledges that there is some ambiguity in the relationship, with him not fully understanding the look in her eye or the dream passing by in the sky. However, he just needs her to treat him like a man and take him as he is. He wants to do anything she wants, sing any song she wants him to sing, and make her his occupation.

The second verse continues with the singer's plea for understanding and affection. He talks about how he doesn't need any aggravation, he just wants to make her his occupation. He yearns for her whispered hello and her melting smile, which can make everything in life better. He understands that their love is deeper than time, but he is lost and needs help to find the words to express himself. He is desperate for her love and wants to stick with her because he loves her.

Overall, the song portrays a one-sided love that is passionate, but also insecure and uncertain. The singer is willing to do anything for his lover, but he is also afraid of losing her and needs her reassurance.

Line by Line Meaning

I am a little tin soldier that wants to jump into your fire
I am a small, insignificant person who is eager to be embraced by your intense passion and excitement

You are a look in your eye
Your gaze conveys a deep and mysterious feeling

A dream passing by in the sky
You are like a beautiful and fleeting vision that cannot be held onto

I don't understand
I do not comprehend the complexity and depth of your allure

And all I need is treat me like a man
I desire to be respected and treated as a grown-up

I ain't no child
I am not a juvenile or immature person

Take me like I am
Love me just the way I am without trying to change or control me

I got to know that I belong to you
I need to feel that I am a necessary and cherished part of your life

Do anything that you want to do
I am willing to go to any length in order to please you

Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you
I will perform any music or entertainment that you desire

I don't need no aggravation
I do not require any stress or conflict in my life

I just got to make you
My sole purpose is to gain your attention and affection

I just got to make you my occupation, oh yeah (I got to know that I belong to you) (Do anything that you want to do) (Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you)
I am fully dedicated to pursuing you, regardless of what it takes

All I need is your whispered hello
I only require a quiet and gentle greeting from you

Smiles melting the snow, nothing heard
Your radiant smile has the ability to melt away any coldness or negativity

Your eyes, they're deeper than time
The eyes are a window to the soul, and your eyes reveal a profound and timeless quality

Say a love that won't rhyme without words
Your love is so complex and deep that it cannot be accurately expressed through language or poetry alone

Now I've lost my way
I feel directionless and uncertain without your guidance and affection

I need help to show me things to say
I require assistance in finding the right words and actions to show my love and devotion to you

Give me your love before mine fades away, yeah, baby (I got to know that I belong to you) (Do anything that you want to do) (Sing any so song that you want me to sing to you)
Please give me your affection and attention before my own love and desire diminishes

Sing to you oh, no, no Yeah, yeah
I am excited and enthusiastic about the prospect of serenading and entertaining you

I just want some reaction
I am seeking any response or acknowledgement from you, even a negative one

Someone to give me satisfaction
I desire someone who will fulfill and satisfy my emotional and physical needs

All I want to do is stick with you, because I love you
My only desire is to be close to you and remain loyal and devoted to you, because I am deeply in love

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ronnie Lane, Steve Marriott

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